Thirteenth pension in Ukraine: who really deserves the additional payments

Thirteenth pension in Ukraine: who really deserves the additional payments

The Pension Fund of Ukraine has provided clarifications regarding the thirteenth pension, stating that there are no additional New Year's payments for all pensioners. In Ukraine, there is a standard system whereby pensioners receive 12 pension payments throughout the year.

Right to receive unpaid pension

The thirteenth pension, according to experts, is compensation for relatives for unpaid funds in case of the pensioner's death. Family members who lived with the pensioner at the time of their death, as well as dependents who were supported by the deceased, have the right to the unpaid pension.

An application for the unpaid pension can be submitted in person at the Pension Fund office or through the online portal. To do this, it is necessary to prepare a certain package of documents, which includes:

• Death certificate of the pensioner
• Applicant's passport
• Document proving family ties
• Bank account details
• Confirmation of shared residence

Thus, Ukrainians who are expecting the thirteenth pension should remember that this is not a universal payment for all pensioners, but a specific compensation for the relatives of the deceased.

This information is important for the relatives of pensioners who may hope to receive financial assistance in difficult times. Defining the thirteenth pension as compensation for unpaid funds emphasizes the need for clear communication and understanding of the conditions regulating pension payments in Ukraine. Given the economic difficulties the country is experiencing, it is important for people to know their rights and opportunities related to pension payments.